There appears to be some interesting debate about this one's origin. Personally, I agree with the one who says cotton adheres to anything and everything in the wash, so if even cotton isn't adhereing------ Here's an interesting discussion for you to review: http://www.phrases.org.uk/bulletin_board/50/messages/949.html
The sentence "Jim never did cotton to the sales side of the business" could be rephrased "Jim did not cotton to the sales side of the business", so the operative phrase is not "to do cotton to" but "to cotton to", and to cotton to something or someone means to like or to feel an affinity for that thing or person. So, the fact that Jim did not cotton to the sales side of the business means that he didn't like or understand it.
The word 'cotton' is a noun and a verb.The noun 'cotton' is a word for a plant that is used as textile fiber and other byproducts; a word for a thing.The verb 'cotton' is a word meaning to begin to understand; to have a liking for; a word for an action.
Strong liking indicates a high level of fondness or admiration for someone or something. It implies a positive and enthusiastic emotional attachment towards the object of admiration or affection.
I have found myself liking the 'Example Sentence' category more and more as the day has progressed.
The phrase "to my liking" means that something is pleasing or satisfactory to the speaker's personal taste or preference. It indicates that the speaker finds the thing in question enjoyable or agreeable according to their individual standards.
Cowboys loved a colorful phrase! This one meant to take a liking to. You might cotton to a new hand if you had common interests.
Yes, it can. It is an informal way to say 'take a liking to'. Example: She cottons to people easily. It can also mean 'come to understand' It took me a while to cotton on, but he was just using me.
The word 'cotton' is a noun, a word for a type of plant; a word for the fiber from the plant; a word for a thing.The word 'cotton' is also an informal verb, meaning to take a liking to something.
They take a liking into you
it means that he is liking you
The sentence "Jim never did cotton to the sales side of the business" could be rephrased "Jim did not cotton to the sales side of the business", so the operative phrase is not "to do cotton to" but "to cotton to", and to cotton to something or someone means to like or to feel an affinity for that thing or person. So, the fact that Jim did not cotton to the sales side of the business means that he didn't like or understand it.
To take a liking to someone, usually on first meeting. To hit it off with the person. To show a positive response, as if you liked the person right away.
It means that she likes you. Liking does not mean as a partner only. It could also mean liking as a friend.
the keys of a boy liking you are being mean to you or being funny to try to impress you!
a you dog is a dog that suites you and you take a liking to it.
it mean that there in liking with you
take a liking. Or, to define it without using another slang term, it means to enjoy doing something, to decide that you like it, to develop a fondness for it.